Z-PINCH PLASMA-JET

The z-pinch is formed in a low pressure pulsed discharge between two c onical electrodes having an axial symmetry. In such a configuration th e plasma jet can be created. Results of the jet study by the schlieren and interferometric diagnostics were used for the design of the appar atus with a similar electrode configuration, where the z-pinch effect drives the plasma through the hole in the cathode towards a metallic s urface placed behind the anode. Preliminary results of the pulse coati ng of the target by material from both the anode and the chamber filli ng gas are presented in this note.